Florida Cracker Trail

Florida Cracker Trail

The Florida Cracker Trail runs from just East of Bradenton, and ends in Fort Pierce, a total distance of approximately 120 miles. [http://www.crackertrail.org/images/ColorMap.gif]

In years past, this route was used for both cattle and horses. Today it includes parts of State Road 66, State Road 64, and U.S. Highway 98.

On November 20, 2000, the Florida Cracker Trail was selected as a Community Millennium Trail. The Millennium Trails is a partnership among the White House Millennium Council, the Department of Transportation, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, the National Endowment for the Arts and other public agencies and private organizations. The goal of Millennium trails is the creation of a nationwide network of trails that protect natural environment, interpret history and culture, and enhance alternative transportation, recreation and tourism.

An annual Cracker Trail ride is now held the last full week in February of each year. The ride begins at a site just east of Bradenton, Florida, and ends with a parade through downtown Ft. Pierce, Florida, a total of approximately 120 miles. Each day's ride is approximately 15 to 20 miles in length. The purpose of the ride is to draw attention to Florida's horse and cattle heritage.

ee also

*Florida cracker
*Cracker (white)

External links

* [http://www.crackertrail.org/ Florida Cracker Trail Association]
* [http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/ Florida Greenways and Trails]
* [http://www.sun-sentinel.com/broadband/theedge/sfl-edge-crackers,0,7663505.flash?coll=sfla-theedge-2promos/ Multimedia story about the Florida Cracker Trail]


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